This Much I Know Is True: 30+

Born Days are no huge deal for me. I'm not one to make a whole big production over that matter... I'm just thankful to the goddesses that I reached another year. In the cult of personality we currently live in, there are some who aren't so fortunate. Which is why I cannot stand listening to people sullenly bemoan the fact that they're getting older. In any event, next month I will be 32 years old. After I hit the age 30, several things occurred to me, these are some of them ...

• I'm no skinny bird, however I can honestly say I'm comfortable (for real) in my skin, and am okay with maintaining the body I have now.
• It's not that serious.
• I'm not altering my appearance, personality, attitude, body to placate anyone.
• I like to eat, and am not ashamed about it.
• I like wine and an occasional cocktail and am NOT an alcoholic so eff you.
• Thanks, but no thanks.
• Excessive tree-hugging and hippiedom get on my nerves.
• I like anti-perspirant and will continue to shave.
• I don't want to hear about your sexploits or your bowel movements.
• I can be attracted to, date, or like whoever the hell I want.
• I don't have to like you, especially since you're such an a*hole.
• No, I don't want to hold your baby.
• I don't want your pet jumping all over me.
• Twitter is fun, who cares if you don't understand it, get over it.
• No means 'NO.'
• Flaws are extraordinary.
• I don't have to explain how I go about me and mine to you, her, him, or them.
• I'm still single, and your point?
• Desperation is reckless and unbecoming.
• So WHAT I don't have a car.
• I didn't ask you for your advice you self-righteous so and so.
• I don't give a damn how much money you have, you're still a jerk.
• I don't have to smile, YOU smile.
• I like saying "menstrual cramps" out loud. No need to whisper it, esp. since you just told me about your sexploits and your bowel movement.
• I'm not a slender, flexible instrument that's inserted into the urethra, therefore I'm not "bougie."
• I suppose I do have BOURGEOIS tendencies when it comes to specific things, however.
• It's okay that I'm NOT sexually repressed.
• I like simplicity.
• I can't stand unnecessary noise and drama.
• Don't like being around sullen, ill-humored folks.
• I don't have to make small talk with strangers early in the morning, if I don't feel like it. I wanna listen to my music.
• No, I'm not straightening my hair, but I appreciate (or not) your suggestion.
• My uterus and or reproductive organs are none of your damn business.